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LATC 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour Stops in Madison, Awards Scholarship
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) recently hosted the sixth event on its year-long 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour, celebrating the Madison versus Sioux Falls Christian high school football game. The event included a scholarship presentation, community engagement activities, and recognition for a student-athlete.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 302 min read


Watertown Current to Mark First Anniversary with Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Celebrate one year of the Watertown Current with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, October 9 at 10:30 a.m. Northeast Radio SD...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 301 min read


Watertown Announces Highway 212 Lane Closure for Manhole and Concrete Repair
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is scheduled to begin repairs that will affect traffic flow on Highway 212 starting Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025. The work, focused on the intersection of Highway 212 and 6th Street East, involves the removal and replacement of a damaged manhole frame and cover, as well as an approximately 12-foot square section of the Highway 212 concrete roadway.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 301 min read


South Dakota Legislative Research Council Seeking Applicants for 2026 Internships
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Legislative Research Council (LRC) has announced that applications are now open for 22 legislative intern positions for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session. The opportunity is open to all college and university students—from freshmen to graduate students—who are pursuing any major.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 302 min read


Eagle Butte Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Violent Assault on Partner and Infant
Northeast Radio SD News – Eagle Butte, SD - A man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison after being convicted of Child Abuse and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. Richard Hale, Jr., age 36, received the sentence from U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte on September 22, 2025. Hale was sentenced to seven years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervi

Steve Jurrens
Sep 292 min read


Rapid City Man Convicted of Attempted Enticement of Minor During Sturgis Rally
Northeast Radio SD News – Rapid City, SD - A federal jury convicted a Rapid City man of Attempted Enticement of a Minor following a two-day trial that concluded on September 23, 2025, according to an announcement made by United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. Brandon Bishop, age 38, was found guilty of the charge stemming from an undercover operation conducted in western South Dakota in August 2024 during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 292 min read


Fire Crews Contain Barn Blaze Near Watertown; Nearby Structures Saved
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue successfully protected two homes and a nearby shop after responding to a fully engulfed barn fire at 17359 464th Avenue on the afternoon of Monday, September 29th. Watertown Fire Rescue crews, including Battalion 1, Engine 1, and Tender 1, were dispatched at approximately 12:45 p.m. and arrived to find a massive smoke column visible from miles away.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 291 min read


Parker Witt Joins SDSU Extension as Crop and Livestock Specialist in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension has welcomed Parker Witt as its new Crop and Livestock Field Specialist, who will be based at the regional center in Watertown. In his new role, Witt will work with area crop and livestock producers to help build resilient and profitable operations. His specific expertise in both types of production will focus on the practice of

Steve Jurrens
Sep 291 min read


South Dakota Seniors Awarded Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarships
Northeast Radio SD News - Sisseton, SD - Five exceptional high school seniors from across South Dakota have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial State Scholarship for 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 291 min read


Fatal Crash Claims Life of Pedestrian in Hughes County
Fatal Crash Claims Life of Pedestrian in Hughes County

Steve Jurrens
Sep 291 min read
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